This quarter’s Compass feature article shares insights on fostering a positive impact on culture, collaboration and more. The newsletter also includes an overview of the industry’s current labor market and recent executive-level job changes.
While the unemployment rate for insurance carriers and related activities rose slightly in October, it remains low at 1.7%. At the same time, job openings for the larger finance and insurance sector are at their highest level since July 2022, reaching 479,000 in September* (nearly 200,000 more open positions than reported for September 2022, which ... November 2023: Labor Market Pulse
Jeff Rieder, partner at Aon and head of Ward Benchmarking, joins host Greg Jacobson, co-CEO of The Jacobson Group, to discuss the results of the Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study. The duo share insights on AI, wages, hybrid work and more to help insurers remain at the forefront of a dynamic labor market.
With the pandemic ushering in new workplace dynamics, a comprehensive onboarding strategy tailored to virtual environments is critical. It’s a chance to lay the groundwork for the knowledge, connections and sense of belonging that will set an employee up for success throughout their tenure.In our recent issue of Compass, Judy Busby, senior vice president of ... Creating a Comprehensive Onboarding Experience
The healthcare space continues to evolve amid ongoing challenges, pressures and shifts. In our team’s recent conversations with leaders across all areas of health insurance, creating comprehensive human capital strategies remains top of mind. Today’s pace of change and challenging market requires the ability to be creative and flexible in leveraging talent and meeting members’ ... Health Highlights: Q4 2023
The industry continues to face layered complexities and pressures, further compounding an already difficult talent landscape. The unemployment rate for insurance carriers and related activities continues to decline, dropping to 1% in September, compared to 3.8% for the overall U.S. economy. Given month-to-month fluctuations and a limited BLS sample size, the three month rolling average ... October 2023: Labor Market Pulse
The insurance industry’s 12-month hiring outlook is bright. Unemployment remains low at 1.4% and job openings are abundant, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics’ data. As we move through 2023, the insurance talent landscape is strong and stable. Our recent Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Study, conducted in partnership with Aon-Ward, found the majority of ... Q3 2023 Insurance Labor Market Results: Majority of Insurers Adding Staff
The data in this blog was updated in September 2024. In our conversations with insurance leaders, an increasing number of companies are sharing their plans to remain hybrid for the long term. In fact, our Q3 2024 Insurance Labor Market Study found 72% of insurers currently offer hybrid work, with more than three-fourths expecting employees ... Recruiter Report: Planning for a Long-Term Hybrid Workforce
CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group has been named in the annual Best Places to Work in Insurance program, which recognizes employers for their outstanding performance in establishing workplaces where employees can thrive, enjoy their work and help their companies grow. Jacobson’s position as the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry is largely attributed ... The Jacobson Group Named in Business Insurance’s 2023 Best Places to Work in Insurance List
CHICAGO – The Jacobson Group, the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry, is proud to welcome Corey Pinkham as senior vice president of staffing services. In this role, Pinkham will provide strategic direction for all recruiting for Jacobson’s interim experts, temporary staffing and professional recruiting services. In addition, Pinkham will lead client expansion ... Jacobson Appoints Corey Pinkham as Senior Vice President of Staffing Services
We are thrilled to announce that The Jacobson Group has once again been named to Business Insurance’s list of the Best Places to Work in Insurance. At Jacobson, we’re dedicated to our team members’ growth and success throughout all stages of their careers, and are honored to be recognized as a workplace where employees can ... Jacobson Employee Spotlight – Q3 2023
Unemployment continues to decline within the insurance carriers and related activities sector, falling to 1.4% in August, despite a slight increase in the overall economy’s unemployment rate. Job openings within finance and insurance remain elevated compared to pre-pandemic numbers and total separations have declined compared to last year. The previously volatile labor market appears to ... September 2023: Labor Market Pulse